{"id":"dbd37369-e0b6-4ce8-ac6f-f5e35a72283c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/dbd37369-e0b6-4ce8-ac6f-f5e35a72283c","source_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/smash-burger/","title":"Smash Burger Recipe","description":"With a caramelized crust and plenty of melty cheese, this is my restaurant-quality smash burger recipe! Just 10 minutes to make on the stove and includes a simple burger sauce too!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Smashburger-1-of-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"¼ cup mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tablespoons ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tablespoons sweet relish","item":"sweet relish","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cooking oil (avocado, canola, vegetable, or even olive oil)","item":"cooking oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"avocado, canola, vegetable, or even olive oil"},{"text":"1 lb 80-85% ground beef","item":"80-85% ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Salt and pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon salted butter","item":"salted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 burger buns","item":"burger buns","quantity":4},{"text":"Sliced cheese (if desired)","item":"Sliced cheese","preparation":"if desired"},{"text":"Toppings: Lettuce (tomato slices, onion slices, pickle chips, and/or other desired toppings)","item":"Toppings: Lettuce","preparation":"tomato slices, onion slices, pickle chips, and/or other desired toppings"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Whisk together mayo, ketchup, relish, and smoked paprika until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use for burgers.","section":"For the Sauce"},{"number":2,"text":"Prepare the patties: Line a plate with wax paper. Divide beef into four equal (4oz/113g) pieces. Use your hands to loosely form each into a round ball. Do not overwork the meat, just gently form it into a ball.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":3,"text":"Season and chill: Place meatballs on a wax paper lined plate and sprinkle the tops with salt and pepper. Keep cold in fridge or freezer while you preheat your pan.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":4,"text":"Prepare the pan: Drizzle a teaspoon of oil over a cast iron pan and use a paper towel to smear it evenly over the surface. Turn heat to medium-high and heat until pan is smoking.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":5,"text":"Smash the burgers: Add a ball of meat to the pan. Immediately use your burger press or large spatula to firmly press straight down on the burger and smash it flat (if using a spatula, grip a mallet and use that to help you press into the burger, see photo in post for visual if needed). If meat sticks to the press, you may place a square of parchment paper over it before flattening.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":6,"text":"Cook for approximately 1 minute, until a crust has formed on the burger (avoid the temptation to re-squish the burger or flip it early!). Sprinkle with more salt and pepper while it cooks.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":7,"text":"Flip. Use spatula to scrape up the burger (you want to be sure to scrape up all the caramelized crust and not leave anything behind), flip, and add a slice of cheese if desired. Cook through (approximately 45 seconds longer). Transfer burgers to a clean plate and cover with foil while you toast the buns.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":8,"text":"Toast the buns: Immediately add butter to the hot pan. Once melted, turn off pan and place burger buns cut-side down on the skillet and cook briefly, until warm and toasted on the bottom.","section":"Burgers"},{"number":9,"text":"Assemble & enjoy: Spread burger sauce onto toasted buns, top with burgers and any additional desired toppings and enjoy immediately.","section":"Burgers"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:03:29.714148+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:03:29.714148+00:00"}